Fireworks tips, information for the 4th of July

Fire officials across the state would like the public to enjoy the Independence Day holiday and ask that people be aware of the dangers of fireworks. Improper use of fireworks can cause severe injuries and presents a significant risk of starting fires.

On Oahu, firecrackers will be sold to those with permits until 8 p.m. on July 4. They may be set off between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. on July 4. Licensed retailers shall not sell more than 5,000 individual firecrackers per permit. Firecracker permits for New Year's Eve will be sold until Friday, Dec. 19.

On the Big Island, fireworks may be used on July 4 between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m.

On Maui, fireworks may be used on July 4 between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. None of the local retailers are selling firecrackers. Fireworks will be sold to those with permits until 8 p.m. on July 4.

On Kauai, fireworks can be used between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. on July 4. Up to 5,000 non-aerial individual firecracker units may be purchased.

Fireworks Safety Tips

• Use only approved fireworks from a licensed retail outlet that posts its retail license.

• Always read and follow warnings and instructions listed by the manufacturer to ensure the safe handling and use of fireworks.

• It is unlawful to remove or extract pyrotechnic contents.• It is unlawful to throw any ignited fireworks from a moving vehicle.• It is unlawful to set off fireworks within 1000 feet of health care facilities and facilities for animals.• It is unlawful to set off fireworks by schools.• It is unlawful to set off fireworks on public roads, in County parks, at County facilities, cane fields, or places of worship.• It is unlawful for any person without a permit to set off, ignite, discharge or otherwise cause to explode any fireworks within 500 feet from any hotel.• It is unlawful for any person to offer for sale, sell or give any fireworks to minors, and for any minors to possess, purchase, set off, ignite or otherwise cause to explode any fireworks, except that which parents or guardians may allow the minor to use while under the immediate supervision and control of an adult.

Fireworks are prohibited in national parks, including the Fourth of July, according to federal law.

For those who want to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and firecrackers -- the Honolulu Fire Department wants to remind people there are risks. KITV4's Nana Ohkawa joins us live from ''the Honolulu Fire Station'' with more. Nana? That's right... it's all about having fun but being aware. HFD says fireworks can cause severe injuries and presents a significant risk of starting fires. There are dozens of prohibited activities with fireworks-- that includes: throwing ignited fireworks from above the first floor of any building. Or setting off fireworks on public beaches and parks. And reminder safety tips: don't string fireworks on utility poles. And never ignite fireworks in metal or glass containers. Across the state in 2012 HFD reported no fireworks related injuries. Years before that from 2003 to 2010 fire officials reported an annual average of 17 injuries on Oahu. The sale and use of consumer fireworks were banned on Oahu in 2011. Firecracker permits for the 4th of july are no longer available. People who have the permits can set them off on the I'm Nana Ohkawa, KITV4 news. Back to you. MOST food experts will tell you that the